Byzantine Empire

Question 1

What was one cause of the development of many small independent city-states in ancient Greece?

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mountainous terrain resulted in widely scattered settlements

Question 2

Which development is most closely associated with the beginning of the Byzantine Empire?

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division of the Roman empire

Question 3

Which group introduced Orthodox Christianity and domed architecture to Russian culture?

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Byzantines

Question 4

The doctrines of the Roman Catholic, Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches are all based on

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principles of Christianity

Question 5

The Justinian Code is considered a milestone because it

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served as a model for European legal system

Question 6

In western Europe the Middle Ages began after the collapse of which empire?

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Roman

Question 7

After 476 A.D., the Roman Empire continued to exist in the East with its capital in

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Constantinople

Question 8

The Neolithic Revolution is often considered a turning point in history because

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permanent settlements developed in river valleys

Question 9

The spread of Islam throughout the African continent is an example of

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cultural diffusion

Question 10

Constantinople was a thriving city because of its location on a major trade route between

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Asia and eastern Europe

Question 11

One of the major achievements of Byzantine Emperor Justinian was that he

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preserved and transmitted Greek and Roman culture

Question 12

Christianity and Islam are similar in that both

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have roots in Judaism

Question 13

One contribution of ancient Roman culture was the development of

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a republican form of government

Question 14

Which empire had the greatest influence on the development of early Russia?

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Byzantine

Question 15

Which ancient civilization is associated with the 12 Tables and an extensive road system?

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Roman

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